Recycled items highlighted at waste management expo in Taguig City

MANILA, Philippines — Local government units of Pasig City and Barangay Holy Spirit in Quezon City promote environmental protection and proper waste management at the 3rd Integrated Waste Management Expo and Environmental Summit in Taguig City on Thursday.

Exhibitors highlighted products made from trash such as recycled bags and decorative items.

Also paraded at the event was a collection of wardrobe made from garbage, specifically sack of onions, electric fan cover and some old newspaper.

Garbage recycling has been bread and butter to some of the exhibitors.

The summit aims to discuss RA 9003 or the Solid Waste Management Act. According to DENR, they have charged around 500 individuals in 50 local government units for operating illegal dumpsites. – Rey Pelayo | UNTV News and Rescue